2.3 Regulations for the Diploma in Native and Northern Education in Labrador

The Diploma in Native and Northern Education in Labrador (T.E.P.L.) is a teacher education program in Labrador with Options in Classroom Teacher or Core Language Teacher.

Admission to the TEPL program requires a regular application for admission to Memorial University of Newfoundland and a special application for admission to the program. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Native and Northern Teacher Education Programs, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X8.

A candidate for admission to this program must normally be a speaker of either Innu-aimun or Inuktitut and meet the General Admission Requirements of the University as outlined in the Calendar.

To be eligible for the Diploma in Native and Northern Education, a candidate shall complete a total of 60 credit hours as follows:

The following 30 credit hours are required for both Option A - Classroom Teacher and Option B - Core Language Teacher.

Professional Seminars. This is a non-credit component which is compulsory and will include seminars dealing with topics such as: Classroom Management, Organizational Skills, Healing, Computer Training and Resource Development.

For Option B - Core Language Teacher - the following 30 credit hours are compulsory in addition to those in 4. above.

Professional Seminars. This is a non-credit component which is compulsory and will include seminars dealing with topics such as: Classroom Management, Organizational Skills, Healing, Computer Training, and Resource Development.

Note:

Courses designated for the TEPL program (designated by T) are intended for students registered in this program, but may be opened to other students upon permission of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.